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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Valdosta State University | City College Gainesville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 45 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | citycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $18,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $18,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $13,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $16,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $9,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
VSU | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 14 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 22.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $284 |
Diversity |
VSU | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 0% | ||
Campus |
VSU | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than City College-Gainesville based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 45 students)
VSU vs. City College-Gainesville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or City College-Gainesville?
- City College Gainesville is 317.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($18,240.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at City College-Gainesville than Valdosta State University ($18,240.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than City College-Gainesville ($12,836 vs. $16,530)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 55.1% lower than costs at City College Gainesville ($8,922 vs. $13,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than City College Gainesville (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 4.7% larger than aid received City College Gainesville ($9,875 vs. $9,428)
VSU vs. City College-Gainesville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or City College-Gainesville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College-Gainesville or VSU .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than City College-Gainesville (22.2%)
VSU vs. City College-Gainesville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or City College-Gainesville? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between City College-Gainesville and VSU.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $11,200 more per year than City College-Gainesville graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $29,100)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than City College-Gainesville graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,500)
- VSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than City College-Gainesville graduates. ($258 vs. $284)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College-Gainesville students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/